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Introduction  Hydraulic Fracturing: The forcing open of fissures in subterranean rocks by introducing liquid at high pressure, esp. to extract oil or gas  Advantages and disadvantages to Hydraulic Fracturing  How Hydraulic Fracturing Affects the Environment  How Hydraulic Fracturing Affects the Economy  Case Studies of Hydraulic Fracturing  Suggestions for Future Use 2

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Literature Review  Gas is one of the major sources of heating and other energy needs  ¼ energy use in the United States  Concern for effects of Fracking Method  Fracking Developed in the 1940s, recently became a popular method for extraction of Natural Gas 3

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How Hydraulic Fracturing Affects the Economy  Most efficient way to pump natural gas from the ground  Oil price increased from $20 per barrel in 2002 to over $100 per barrel now. But natural gas is currently at 2002 prices.  An abundant supply of natural gas makes prices relatively cheap to producers and consumers  Decreases exploitation cost and increase the benefit of producers.  Good have increase number of medical bills from people that get sick from drinking fracked-contaminated water 8

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Case Studies of Hydraulic Fracturing  In 1987, an E.P.A. report was published that indicated fracture fluid invasion into James Parson's water well in Jackson County, West Virginia  Earthquakes in United Kingdom Canada, and Japan have been linked to Hydraulic Fracturing 9

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Suggestions for the Future  Many short-term and long-term concerns that related to human health, environmental health, and economic health  While fracking decreases the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the air, the environmental impacts on the landscapes and water are vast  Serious health-implications for people that work on fracking drilling sites as well as people that live in surrounding areas.  Consider looking into renewable energy sources as well as exploring safer means of extracting natural gas 10